Announcements
WVU Health Sciences students demonstrate Mountaineer values
Across West Virginia University, the campus community is driven by our Mountaineer values – service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation. The WVU Health Sciences Student Advisory Board recently put those values into action by showing their appreciation for the facilities management team.
Urologist Stanley J. Kandzari, M.D., retires after 54 years with WVU
Stanley J. Kandzari, nicknamed “Coach,” will retire after 54 years at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in what's now known as the Department of Urology.
WVU in the News: Endoscopy procedures are incredibly wasteful—they don’t have to be
Dr. Swapna Gayam, an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News about the environmental impact of endoscopy procedures.
WVU in the News: Rural doctor shortage is impacting patient care, outcomes
Brianna Sheppard, director of WV Area Health Education Centers, contributes to reporting from Farm & Dairy about rural healthcare.
Celebrating 110 Years of Pharmacy Education at WVU
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy celebrated the 110th anniversary of pharmacy education at WVU with a grand event that brought together nearly 200 alumni and friends from 12 states.
WVU pediatric ophthalmologist shares tips for keeping kids’ eyes safe during the summer
With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July right around the corner, West Virginia University School of Medicine Pediatric Ophthalmologist Geoff Bradford, M.D., is sharing tips for keeping children’s eyes safe during the summer months.
Student Pharmacist Presents Lung Cancer Research at Prestigious Conference
In April, P3 student pharmacist Anna Lumadue from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, along with Assistant Professor Sabina Nduaguba from the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, had the unique opportunity to present their research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
WVU changing the game for sports emergency action plans
A national position statement on emergency action plan development and implementation in sports from a West Virginia University athletic training researcher sets in motion new priorities for responding to catastrophic injuries. The recommendations apply to sports through all levels, from youth to high school to collegiate and professional leagues.
WVU in the News: In States That Won’t Pay for Obesity Drugs, ‘They May as Well Have Never Been Created’
Dr. Laura Davisson, director of medical weight management and professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting by The New York Times about obesity drugs.
